Broccoli With Almonds And Lemon Zest Recipes

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH LEMON AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On two rimmed baking sheets, toss broccoli with oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer and roast until broccoli is tender and browned in spots, 15 to 18 minutes. Toss broccoli with lemon zest and juice; sprinkle with almonds.

SAUTEED BROCCOLI AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Cut stalk of broccoli from florets. Peel the stalk and cut the stalk into 1/4-inch rounds. Cut head of broccoli into florets.
• In a large saute pan, toast almonds until golden, about 4 minutes. Remove from pan. Add butter and when melted, add garlic and sliced stalks. Saute, until garlic turns golden and stalks start to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the florets and continue cooking another 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and cover pan. Cook broccoli until crisp tender, about 3 minutes more. Season with salt. Stir in toasted almonds and serve.

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON ALMOND BUTTER

Steps:

• Steam or boil broccoli until tender, approximately 4 to 8 minutes. Drain.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. lemon zest, and almonds. Pour over hot broccoli, and serve.

BROCCOLI WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broccoli, water and bouillon to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Drain and place in a serving dish; keep warm. , In a large skillet, saute almonds in butter until browned. Add onion and salt; saute until onion is tender. Pour over broccoli; toss to coat.

ZESTY LEMON BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the butter, lemon zest, juice, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Add broccoli and pine nuts; toss to coat.

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH ALMONDS, LEMON ZEST, AND RED PEPPER FLAKES

Steps:

• Place a steamer basket in a saucepan filled with 1 inch water. Bring to a boil. Add broccoli. Cover, and cook until crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.
• Drizzle with olive oil and add almonds, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON ALMOND BUTTER

Steps:

• Steam or boil broccoli until tender, approximately 4 to 8 minutes.
• Drain.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat, remove from heat.
• Stir in lemon juice. lemon zest, and almonds.
• Pour over hot broccoli, and serve.

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON ALMOND BUTTER

Steps:

• Toast the almonds. They may be toasted in the oven or on the stovetop. To toast in the oven, spread the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in a 350F oven and toast for about 10 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until they are light golden brown. To toast on the stovetop, place the nuts in a dry saute pan large enough to accommodate them in a single layer. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to color. Remove from the heat, then immediately remove from the hot pan to stop the browning process.
• Mix together the butter, almonds, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a medium mixing bowl; set aside until needed
• Cut the broccoli into uniform pieces; trim off any tough ends.
• Blanch the broccoli in boiling, salted water until crisp tender, about 2 minutes. The broccoli can also be cooked in the microwave. Place the florets in a large glass bowl or microwave-safe dish. Add 1/4 cup water and cover the bowl, either with plastic wrap or a tight fitting lid. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Remove the bowl from the microwave and carefully remove the lid use extreme caution to avoid the steam.
• Drain the broccoli and place in a mixing bowl.
• Add the lemon almond butter and toss, melting the butter and thoroughly coating the broccoli.
• Taste and correct the seasoning as needed with additional lemon juice and salt.

STEAMED BROCCOLI WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Place broccoli into baking dish and pour in water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent for 8 minutes. In a 1 cup glass measuring cup, melt butter with lemon juice, almonds and salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute and 30 seconds.

BROCCOLI WITH CREAMY ALMOND SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend almond butter, soy milk, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, ground mustard,and black pepper in a high powered blender until smooth and creamy. Heat 1/8 cup water in a large saute pan. Add broccoli and red pepper. Cover and cook for about 7 minutes,or until broccoli is tender, adding more water as needed. Stir in almond sauce. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.